"The Hayward Fault - We Can't Ignore It" videotape
is published as an ORF (Open File Report) of the United States
Geologic Survey 95-814 A-B by Sue Ellen Hirschfeld and Fred
W. Klein. It is an hour-long program aimed at a general interest
audience, including students from middle school to college.
The principles developed in this videotape also apply to earthquakes
and faults in other areas.
Part 1 covers the basics of earthquakes and faults,
faults and earthquake history in the San Francisco Bay Area,
and features an animated flyover of the fault. It includes
a tour of notable fault features and landforms that can be
seen along the fault
Part 2 covers additional information on the earthquake
history in the San Francisco Bay Area, including examples
of fault creep seen at the surface, how fault creep and locked
patches occur together on the fault plane, earthquake probablility,
expected intensity of shaking, earthquake hazards, and practical
ideas for preparedness.
A printed report distributed with the tape contains suggestions
for teachers on use of the video in the classroom, a glossary,
and references.
Purchasing Info
"The Hayward Fault - We Can't Ignore It" is available for
$20 + 1.50 (6-page report) not including shipping charges.
The VHS tape comes in a plastic case with a colored cover
and with a 6-page report. For more information or to order
the video, contact:
USGS Denver Distribution Center
(303) 202-4200 |
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Instructional Media Center
California State University, Hayward
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 885-3692; FAX (510) 885-3953 |
The video may be freely copied. If the video is used for
educational purposes please copy the entire tape, including
credits and disclaimers.
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